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Mephisto

16d 'Baron with this old whiff, say, could be ennobling' ('this' in italics). I have ?ONGNINE. Have I got something wrong?
17:07 Sun 22nd Jul 20122 answers, last by crockshard 17:23 Sun 22nd Jul 2012
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Mephisto

1a Revolutionary class starts to run command as before HE?S?E. I think 'heaste' (obs. for 'hest'), but would be happier if I could find an r(un) in it!
15:47 Sun 15th Jul 20123 answers, last by Lie-in King 15:57 Sun 15th Jul 2012
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Sweetie Quiz

If 'wobbly infants' are 'jelly babies', what are 'birthday party', 'rewarded leaders' and 'hand flowers'?
10:27 Wed 27th Jun 20127 answers, last by crockshard 11:48 Wed 27th Jun 2012
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Sunday Times 10 June

Is everyone else missing the Review section containing the crosswords today?
07:47 Sun 10th Jun 20125 answers, last by BOB1957 09:33 Sun 10th Jun 2012
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Times Jumbo cryptic

1d 'Twisted small wings'. I have W?U?D? Obvious answer is WOUNDS (twisted + s(mall)). But what has 'wounds' to do with 'wings'? (Wounds and Wings is the name of an American band, formed by Sarx and...
11:53 Sat 09th Jun 20123 answers, last by shoota 12:03 Sat 09th Jun 2012
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Azed 2086

28a Deil forseeing e.g. calamity wi' holy books. ?IENT.
10:45 Sun 27th May 20123 answers, last by crockshard 10:52 Sun 27th May 2012
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Times 25,146

Poetry in 'clewing'!
15:36 Wed 25th Apr 20122 answers, last by crockshard 15:57 Wed 25th Apr 2012
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Mephisto

23d With nothing flowing, this issue could be serious. ?RES?S. I have uresis, but don't see how 'serious' comes into it...
14:13 Sun 22nd Apr 20123 answers, last by bibblebub 14:20 Sun 22nd Apr 2012
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Mephisto

Last letter. 26d.Pretty much qualified knight as one who inherits? (4). I have ?EEK. Assume 'meek' (as in 'the meek shall inherit the earth') and short 'mee(t)' (qualified less the T) + k(night). Is...
23:03 Sun 08th Apr 20126 answers, last by boxtops 07:07 Mon 09th Apr 2012
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Azed 2075

29d. Grinder:one molar plays this role. I assume it is 'mano' (maize grinder, but don't understand the molar part.
23:47 Sun 11th Mar 20123 answers, last by crockshard 23:53 Sun 11th Mar 2012
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Mephisto 2689

23d A lot of energy shown by army officer in engraving. I have?INCO.
14:27 Sun 11th Mar 20124 answers, last by crockshard 14:32 Sun 11th Mar 2012
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Times Jumbo cryptic

23d Spirit found in egg sandwiches. ?N?I?E. Engine (as in 'genius'? Or is there a nit in there somewhere?
14:47 Sat 11th Feb 20125 answers, last by crockshard 14:54 Sat 11th Feb 2012
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AZED

17a Sculptor in the manner that incorporates regular feature of his work! ?OORE. I assume Henry MOORE, but why? A hole in more?
13:12 Mon 23rd Jan 20122 answers, last by crockshard 13:15 Mon 23rd Jan 2012
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Times 25,053

4a Work round opening for boot in box that keeps one's feet out of sight. ?O? B?I?Y. Do I have something wrong?
15:24 Sat 07th Jan 20124 answers, last by ltskua 19:48 Sat 07th Jan 2012
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Times 25047

25a 'Ultimate yen to capture revolutionary through lack of experience'. Naively, but why?
13:45 Sat 31st Dec 20113 answers, last by bibblebub 13:53 Sat 31st Dec 2011
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AZED Christmas

Has anyone completed this? Downloaded it this afternoon, and have struggled to fill 40% of the grid (lots of scribblings in margins!). Now am at a complete standstill. Have checked AB for others who...
19:43 Mon 19th Dec 201110 answers, last by crockshard 21:52 Tue 20th Dec 2011
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Mephisto

Last couple of letters: 18d Past theatrical backer finally 40% down, one to make money from South Pacific. PA?N?A. Pa'anga is Tonga money, but don't understand the clue.
21:28 Sun 18th Dec 20113 answers, last by kayakamina 22:47 Sun 18th Dec 2011
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Mephisto

I think I have finished it, but do not understand the clue construction in 26d:'Sort of collector anxious having losing article for good'. E?GER. I have 'egger' (collector), but can anyone explain the...
13:03 Sun 11th Dec 20114 answers, last by crockshard 13:12 Sun 11th Dec 2011
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Mephisto

Last letter:13a Short-story writer is a tease for the most part. SA?I. I only know of Saki, but can't make sense of the rest of the clue.
17:12 Sun 13th Nov 20116 answers, last by Nical 18:09 Sun 13th Nov 2011
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Mephisto

Last one: 18d Insecticide found in Indiand sandwich reportedly. I have NOM?NON? I must have something wrong...
15:38 Sun 06th Nov 20113 answers, last by crockshard 15:43 Sun 06th Nov 2011

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